Potato bug bites aren’t poisonous but they can be very painful and sore. The potato bug is also called Jerusalem cricket or child of the earth bug and it lives in the western United States and Mexico. These nocturnal large insects can get into your home and usually inflict a nasty bite if they feel threatened or cornered.

Does a Potato Bug Bite? All the Facts about Potato Bug (Jerusalem Cricket) was last modified: May 9th, 2019 by Jenny Hills, Nutritionist and Medical Writer

Molasses, also called treacle, is a thick dark sweet syrup that is a byproduct of the sugar making process. It is used to sweeten drinks and flavor many foods. Molasses contains many vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that are good for you. There are different types of molasses with blackstrap molasses being the healthiest and most popular variety.

Molasses 101: Types, Proven Benefits, Uses and More (Science Based) was last modified: May 10th, 2019 by Jenny Hills, Nutritionist and Medical Writer

Marula oil is an exotic oil with a floral scent that can benefit your facial skin, hair, and general skin health. Many of the benefits of marula oil are due to its high content of fatty acids, vitamins, and other nourishing properties.

The Most Exciting Benefits of Marula Oil For Hair, Skin and Face was last modified: May 8th, 2019 by Jenny Hills, Nutritionist and Medical Writer

Rambutan is a red-skinned fruit with soft spikes that has a delicious taste similar to lychee. Peeling a rambutan fruit reveals a translucent flesh that tastes sweet and creamy with a hint of sourness. Rambutan fruit (also called “hairy fruit” or sea urchin fruit) is packed with vitamin C which makes it a very healthy fruit. Rambutan fruit also has a lot of fiber which makes it good for your digestive health.

Rambutan Fruit: Benefits, Nutrition, How to Eat Rambutan And More was last modified: May 5th, 2019 by Jenny Hills, Nutritionist and Medical Writer

Muscle tightness, spasms, and cramping can all make your muscles sore and painful. Natural muscle relaxers can do much to ease muscle aches and pain that are causing your discomfort. Some of the best-proven natural muscle relaxants are essential oils, cayenne pepper, tart cherry juice, heat pads, and relaxing massages. These natural remedies can help reduce tension, inflammation, and stress in muscle tissue.

Scientifically Proven Natural Muscle Relaxers To Relieve Muscle Pain, Inflammation and More was last modified: May 6th, 2019 by Jenny Hills, Nutritionist and Medical Writer

Eggplant (also called aubergine) is instantly recognized for its long shape, purple edible skin, and spongy texture. You can also find different varieties of eggplants with some having black skins, green skins, or white skins. While technically a fruit, eggplant is consumed as a vegetable and is used in Asian, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern cuisine.

Purslane (also known as common purslane, verdolaga, red root, pursley or portulaca oleracea) is an edible plant that is packed full of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Although purslane is referred to as a weed, this succulent broadleaf plant has many health benefits. Eating purslane leaves can help to improve digestion, strengthen your immune system, and promote good heart health. You can also use purslane as a topical remedy for irritated skin and help wounds heal faster.

Purslane (Portulaca Oleracea): The Weed with Extraordinary Benefits (Science Based) was last modified: May 2nd, 2019 by Jenny Hills, Nutritionist and Medical Writer

Plantain is a common garden herb with healing properties. Although many people refer to plantain as a weed, it’s actually an edible medicinal herb with a number of health benefits. You can use plantain leaf as a poultice for insect bites, a plantain tea to improve digestion or soothe bronchitis, or a healing plantain salve for helping wounds to heal quickly.

Plantain (Plantago major): Why It’s an Herb and Not a Weed, Uses, Benefits and More was last modified: May 7th, 2019 by Jenny Hills, Nutritionist and Medical Writer

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